CLINICAL EDUCATOR: INTEGRATED MEDICINE
 MU Health Care | |
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Missouri, Columbia | |
| 1 Hospital Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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Shift: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p, flexibility to work some weekends, evenings, holidays
ABOUT THE JOB WHAT IS INTEGRATED MEDICINE? Integrated Medicine is a 24-bed unit that provides a safe environment for medical and surgical patients who also have behavioral needs. This unit takes an innovative approach to serve patients' complex medical and behavioral needs in one thoughtfully designed location. Extensive safety features such as video monitoring technology and anti-elopement measures are integrated to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for our staff, patients, and visitors. We aim to remember that we are working in the patient's home away from home rather than having the mindset that these patients are visiting our workspace. RN Staff will be working with Care Team Associates (nurse techs), Milieu Specialists, Therapy Professionals, and dedicated physician staff to provide comprehensive patient care with 4/5:1 RN ratios. Service line supervisors provide 24/7 support to nursing staff. The secure unit has all private rooms, with an open floor plan allowing for patients to socialize and work on community skills with the assistance of our Milieu Specialist. A dedicated Behavioral Health Social Worker assists with meeting the patient's discharge planning needs so that they are able to discharge to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment. Daily interdisciplinary huddles occur to ensure patient care is cohesive and complete. ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of inpatient nursing staff. Coordinate and conduct orientation programs for new nursing staff, ensuring a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, and best practices. Provide ongoing education and training on new clinical practices, technologies, and evidence-based guidelines to improve patient care outcomes. Facilitate skills labs, workshops, and in-service training sessions to address identified learning needs and promote professional development. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in overseeing daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring adherence to standards of care, policies, and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance, support, and supervision to nursing staff, including performance feedback, coaching, and counseling as needed. Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager and support staff to address staffing needs, scheduling conflicts, and workload distribution to maintain optimal staffing levels and workflow efficiency. Participate in performance evaluations and contribute to the identification of staff development opportunities and training needs. Monitor and evaluate clinical practices and patient care activities to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and task forces to drive continuous improvement in patient care outcomes and nursing practices. Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, guidelines, and quality measures to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Foster effective communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary team members to promote a culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism. Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, management, and other departments to facilitate the exchange of information, resolve issues, and coordinate patient care activities. Act as a resource and advocate for nursing staff, addressing concerns, promoting positive morale, and fostering a supportive work environment. Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care. Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree if hired after September 1, 2024. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in nursing education, staff development, or clinical supervision. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | |